Q&A With Board Member Libby May
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications e…
Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their c…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly abo…
What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city’s…
Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children’s Program (U…
What is a “Climate Refugee?”
6 things to understand about how the climate crisis is displacing people worldwide and what we can do to help “The peri…
Crafting A Warm Welcome: A Volunteer’s Homemade Blankets Help Refugees Through the Cold
During the harsh chill of their first New England winter, several of IINE’s refugee clients are finding warmth in beaut…
Employee Profile: Meet Andrew Vontzalides, TVAP Case Specialist
Andrew joined IINE in 2023 after working with Venezuelan immigrants as a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) in…
Finding Hope at Gucci: Anastasiia’s Story
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choic…
The Two Most Important and Lasting Ways You Can Help Refugees and Immigrants (Hint: They aren’t what you think!)
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England A…
Italian-Born Executive Dr. Giovanni Caforio Receives IINE’s Prestigious Golden Door Award
IINE announced Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Executive Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, as the rec…
Newton High Schooler Suraj Chaudhry Donates Winter Coats and Warm Words
Dear Ahmed, Zuhra, and Meetra, Welcome to Boston! My name is Suraj Chaudhry. I am a 16-year-old at Newton South Hig…
